Nonprofit Insider: June 1, 2020
A random day of observation has never been more timely - please join us in celebrating "Say Something Nice Day" today! We have a few nice things to say to you, Friend:

  • You are resilient, innovative and extremely significant to the growth and success of our community!
  • Your hair looks lovely (even despite not being able to go to the salon in months)!
  • Your puzzle skills are on point - you must have practiced, pre-pandemic.
  • You are plain and simply wonderful - we are grateful to know you.

Say something nice today - and every day.
Webinar Highlight:
Preparing For Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness - Part II
More information has come to light since our first Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness webinar from April 30th - please join us for a Part II webinar with our friends from McGill, Power, Bell & Associates, LLP !

"Preparing For Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness - Part II" on Tuesday, June 9th at 9:00 AM - register now!
More for your calendar...



Iron Empire:
Locals Supporting Local Initiative
Iron Empire Clothing recently launched Locals Supporting Local - a fundraising initiative to support local businesses and nonprofits affected by the shutdown. There are no up-front costs or fees for this program - let Iron Empire do the work for you!

Designed items include: t-shirt, hoodie and tote bag.
Funding Focus: The Young Erie Philanthropists Endowment
The Young Erie Philanthropists Endowment , a donor advised fund of The Erie Community Foundation, has issued a Request for Proposals that address needs in the following areas:

  • Job Attraction
  • Career Readiness
  • Youth Education
  • Professional Development
  • Economic and Community Development

Application deadline: June 19, 2020
Grant amount: $5,000
Funding Focus: Mosaic - COVID-19 Rapid Response Infrastructure RFP
Mosaic has $1 million of rapid response grants available to individual nonprofit grassroots organizations focused primarily on environmental protection and/or environmental justice. Grants will assist with tools & technology, training and related resources needed as a result of the pandemic.

Application deadline: June 12, 2020 / July 2, 2020
Grant amount: $10,000 - $50,000
Funding Focus: Craft Futures Fund
The Craft Futures Fund will disperse one-time, unrestricted grants of $5,000 to craft-based education projects that seed resilience, foster community, and amplify impact.

Interest forms must be submitted today.

Application deadline: June 12, 2020
Grant amount: $5,000
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